Yes, the pads still had something left in them, but after 9 New England winters, the brakes needed some attention. I would have loved to have enough time to clean everything and paint the calipers, but that will be something for another dayHonestly, those pads don't look terrible at all. You still had plenty of life left in there.
I have a build on what I did in our Mazda5. The van definitely has potential to sound really good. Sound deadening is an absolute requirement though. Even if you just do that, makes the ride oh so much more comfortable.And the alignment is finished - yes the car tracks much better - it was way out. And now thinking of swapping the speakers and head unit out.
What did I get myself into.
Oh I’ve been reading and trying not to go crazy.I have a build on what I did in our Mazda5. The van definitely has potential to sound really good. Sound deadening is an absolute requirement though. Even if you just do that, makes the ride oh so much more comfortable.
I used Dayton Audio speakers and DSP from Parts Express. Very, very budget friendly, with an absolutely terrific performance! Bang for the buck winners, for sure!Oh I’ve been reading and trying not to go crazy.
If I start sound deadening it will be in conjunction with a budget system. The better half has me on a strict budget - so if you have any recommendations - wink wink nudge nudge.
Pick speakers based primarily on efficiency/sensitivity (as high as possible). High sensitivity means less need for amp wattage, giving you more freedom to save money on the power amp – or allowing you to omit the amp entirely and just run everything off the head unit.Oh I’ve been reading and trying not to go crazy.
If I start sound deadening it will be in conjunction with a budget system. The better half has me on a strict budget - so if you have any recommendations - wink wink nudge nudge.
Detroit Axle. Cheap!Ok - front struts done this morning - got yelled at for making too much noise and waking the kids up. . So while swapping the right side the stabilizer linkage was bad. So now the rattling that was coming from the right side is now gone, finally.
So now the question is still what to do about the right front axle. Get a used and rebuild it or buy a reman? (Will post separately).
Yeah, a bit dim back there, isn't it?My cheap fix to the poor boot lighting in my M5. The Lluxpro puck light. Super bright for its size, 10hr battery life, replaceable battery, and IPX6 waterproof. About $20 at Lowes for a 5 pack.
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I took out a rear seat! I’m converting my Mazda5 so I can go car camping.Every other section has a thread like this.
It is about time that the Mazda5 has one too!
Post here about all of the things you have done to, and with your Mazda5. Whether it be a wash, new wheels, getting the groceries (wiggle) or just driving around town. There are so many things that Mazda's multi-utility vehicle can do!
I washed her and cleaned her inside and out. Ooooh shiny!
Getting her all ready for road trip #4 this weekend! Almost half of the miles we have put on her have been from road trips. She has always been a very comfortable touring vehicle.